| Hunting Style |
Stalks prey visually, calculates precise jump trajectory |
Ambushes from web retreat, lightning fast strike |
Slow methodical approach, opportunistic |
| Defense Mechanism |
Retreats, jumps away, bites as last resort |
Urticating hairs, threat display, fast retreat |
Urticating hairs, rarely bites, usually flees |
| Activity Pattern |
Diurnal — most active in daylight, loves sun |
Nocturnal tendency, active at dusk and dawn |
Crepuscular — active during twilight hours |
| Habitat Type |
Arboreal — climbs, jumps between surfaces |
Arboreal — lives high up, builds tube webs |
Terrestrial — ground dweller, minimal climbing |
| Web Use |
Builds a small silk sleeping sac, drag line only |
Extensive elaborate web fortress — prolific webber |
Light ground silk, may burrow, minimal webbing |
| Human Interaction |
Actively curious — will approach humans, make eye contact |
Defensive — prefers to avoid, will threat posture |
Tolerant — rarely reacts, calm handling possible |
| Intelligence Markers |
Detour routing, face recognition, problem solving, play behavior |
Prey assessment, vibration sensing, web engineering |
Environmental memory, seasonal behavioral shifts |
| Molting Behavior |
Seals silk sac, vulnerable 1–2 weeks |
Creates webbed mat, lays on back, 2–4 weeks |
Burrows or hides, lays on back, can take months between molts |
